Got a small kitchen or just want to make your kitchen look bigger? You can do so by using the right colour.
The colours which make a kitchen look bigger are:
- Warm off white colours such as cream and ivory
- Soft hues of blue and green
- Taupe, mushroom and mid tones
- Avoid colour blocking
There's also a few tips you can use if you want to make your kitchen look bigger by using colour.
Use The Same Or Similar Colours On Counter Tops And Lower Cabinets
Using the same colour on counter tops and cabinets will make the kitchen feel bigger. Using similar colours can also work too.
If you use hugely contrasting colours, this will cause a colour blocking effect, which makes the room feel smaller.
Using warm off white colours
Using warm light colours such as off-white, ivory and cream keeps the kitchen looking airy, and gives a sense of space.
Using off white colours works very well if you've got an already small kitchen which you're looking to make bigger by using paint.
Soft Hue Colour Paint
When it comes to choosing which colour to paint your kitchen, using soft hue colours is another option if you're looking for something other than an off-white.
Light always gives an illusion of space, so using light hues of colour is a way of making a smaller space appear larger.
Don't forget the rest of your space. When it comes to the walls, hanging up the right number of kitchen prints is key. You don't want to over-power the walls, keep them uncluttered and streamline with one or two pieces of artwork on the wall.
On That Note
And there you have it. When it comes to colours making a kitchen look bigger, light colours are what you should choose.
You should use soft light colours, off-white and light hues of greens, blues and yellow also work if you're sick of looking at white.
For more inspo on your kitchen design, take a look at our kitchen decor ideas, which will give you some tips on designing your dream kitchen.
